Here’s a breakdown of Parten’s 6 types of play, a classic tool developed by American sociologist Mildred Parten Newhall. It’s applicable for children ages 2 to 5. For parents, having a ...

It’s not just child’s play — it’s serious business. Sociologist Mildred Parten divided play into six stages. At each of these stages, your child develops cognitive and social skills that ...

Children will participate in many different types of play as they grow. This includes the six stages of play outlined by sociologist Mildred Parten: According to Parten’s research, children ...